Former Harvard president and Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has temporarily stepped back from his teaching role at Harvard University as the institution launches a new investigation into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. This decision follows the recent release of emails revealing his communications with Epstein, which have led to public outrage and scrutiny. Summers has also resigned from his position on the board of OpenAI and other public roles, expressing deep shame over the situation. The fallout has prompted various institutions, including the New York Times, to sever ties with him, while public figures have called for accountability and a closer examination of the relationships involved.